When reviewing the use of amantadine (Symmetrel), the nurse expects that the drug would be used most appropriately in which patient?

A patient calls the clinic nurse to ask for oseltamivir (Tamiflu) "because I was exposed to the flu over the weekend at a family reunion." The nurse knows that Tamiflu is indicated for what conditions?

-Prevention of infection after exposure to influenza virus types A and B
-Reduction of the duration of influenza by several days in adults.

Why would a patient, who just had an organ transplant, but has no infection, receive ganciclovir?

What are some statements that are correct regarding the reason for using mutiple drugs to treat HIV?

-The use of multiple drugs is more effective against resistant strains of HIV.
-The goal of this treatment is to reduce viral load.
-This type of therapy reduced the incidence of opportunistic infections.